Annette Rompel

Annette Rompel is a Professor at the Institute of Biophysical Chemistry within the Faculty of Chemistry. Her research aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in environmental sustainability and biochemical processes.

• Key research themes: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Enzymology, and Materials Science.

She focuses on Type III Copper Enzymes, Polyoxometalates, and their roles in:

• Environmental carbon storage
• Membrane transport mechanisms
• Novel enzyme stabilizers
• Antibacterial and anticancer applications

Her 2025 publications highlight advancements in:

• Tyrosinase-mediated soil electron transfer
• Alternative substrates for copper enzymes
• Mussel-inspired polymer electrosynthesis
• Activity selectors for bacterial copper enzymes

Notable scientific awards include:

• Angewandte Chemie Special Issue on Women in Chemistry (2019)
• Appreciating Reviewers (2020)
• Top 10 des S & B Award (2025)

She actively contributes to editorial and lecture roles, including keynote presentations on:

• Type III Copper Protein dynamics
• Polyoxometalate-based cancer therapies
• Transmembrane carrier mechanisms